Eat Your Age Away

Though I don't typically have time to watch Oprah, I had to turn to it yesterday. Oprah's BFF, Dr. Oz, talked about what we can eat to stay looking young. Here is what he said in a "nut" shell:

• Eat foods high in antioxidents (acai, blueberries, sweet potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, wine) The darker the fruit or vegetable the higher the antioxidents. My berry delicious smoothie recipe found on an older post would be perfect.


• Drink Green or White Tea Preferrably 4 cups a day


• Use Spices (fresh or dried)


• Eat Fiber (Steel cut oatmeal and 100% whole grain bread) 25 grams a day


• Eat Omega-3 Fatty Acids (ground flax seed and walnuts)

Get more details on how to stay wrinkle free - Oprah.com

Traveling Naked

When I am on the road for work and I need a quick snack/meal...I LOVE superfood. It is packed with fruit and 10 turbo-nutrients such as spinach and barley grass. Don't be turned away by its green color; it tastes like a smoothie and it's filling.

My two favorite brands are Odwalla and Naked and you can find them at most rest stops and at Starbucks. It is only 170 calories for 10 fl oz.

In this case, please drink and drive!

Yours foodly,

Toasty Buns

Blender with a Buzz

I recently purchased The Magic Bullet because a colleague of mine was raving about this little blender. I've had it only a week and have fallen in gadget heaven.

I only can comment on his smoothie making abilities. However, you can do anything from chopping a onion to making an iced frappachino. I refer to it as a "he" because of it's power. I call mine Thomas, like Thomas the Tank Engine!

You can purchase this little engine that could online or in stores for around $45-$60 depending on if you get the kit with multiple attachments (I got the 17 piece set and it's worth it!). The best part is that there is little clean up and no mess.

With or without this gizmo, here is a Toasty Buns' (a.k.a me) original recipe:

Berry Delicious Smoothie

Ingredients: (one serving)

• 5 ice cubes
• 4 large spoonfuls of 0% fat free greek yogurt
• Handful of fresh blueberries
• Palmful of fresh blackberries
• 1/2 cup of Peach Juice (I used Tropicana Peach Punch)
• 2 small Splenda packets

Directions:

It's as easy as combine and blend. Add more ice for thicker consistency.

Nutrition:
200-250 calories
Almost no fat